Hong Kong Hosts Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants for the First Time, Igniting a Citywide Culinary Celebration this March
From star‑studded 50 Best Signature Sessions, to limited-time chef collaborations, Hong Kong will transform into a dynamic stage for gastronomic creativity
Kuala Lumpur, 11 March 2026 – The Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2026 will take place in Hong Kong for the very first time, bringing together Asia’s most celebrated chefs, restaurants and culinary innovators for a week of extraordinary dining experiences. For Malaysian food lovers planning a getaway, it’s a rare opportunity to experience the creative brilliance of Asia’s top culinary talents all in one destination.
In the lead-up to the awards ceremony on 25 March 2026, the city will host a spectacular lineup of exclusive chef collaborations, limited-time tasting menus and gastronomic showcases across some of Hong Kong’s most acclaimed restaurants.
One Week of Unmissable Dining: 11 Unforgettable 50 Best Signature Sessions
From 20 to 26 March, the official 50 Best Signature Sessions will bring together visionaries of global gastronomy for 11 exclusive collaborations across Hong Kong’s most acclaimed restaurants.
Each carefully curated collaboration will present guests with an extraordinary, limited time menu, blending distinct culinary philosophies and techniques to create truly memorable dining moments. These exclusive dining experiences represent a rare opportunity to witness the creative synergy between internationally acclaimed and locally renowned culinary talent, all in one of Asia’s most dynamic food capitals.
Expect imaginative interpretations of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, Indian, Southeast Asian, modern global cuisines and more. Collaborations highlights include:
Feuille (Hong Kong, #93, Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025) × Lamdre (Beijing, #50) – A refined collaboration celebrating modern plant‑based creativity and a nature-inspired menu. (20 March)
Whey (Hong Kong) × Seroja (Singapore, #40) × August (Jakarta, #49) × Keng Eng Kee (Singapore) × JL Studio (Taichung, #35) – A Singapore–Malaysia showcase spotlighting the flavours of the Lion City. (21 March)
WING (Hong Kong, #3) × Onjium (Seoul, #10) – A meeting of Chinese and Korean culinary heritage. (21 March)
Louise (Hong Kong) × Odette (Singapore, #7) × Villa Aida (Wakayama) – European finesse through an East Asian lens. (22–23 March)
Hansik Goo (Hong Kong) × Mingles (Seoul, #5) × Bium (Seoul) × Onjium (Seoul, #10) × 7th Door (Seoul, #23) × Solbam (Seoul, #55) – Contemporary Korean fine dining and meticulous fermentation. (22 March)
Estro (Hong Kong, #32) × Baan Tepa (Bangkok, #44) × Born (Singapore, #54) × Labyrinth (Singapore, #37) × Eatanic Garden (Seoul, #25) × Crony (Tokyo, #30) × Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (Bangkok, #31) – A 14‑hands dinner featuring leading chefs from Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and Korea. (22 March)
Roganic (Hong Kong) × Naar (Kasauli, #66) – A cross-cultural, produce driven collaboration. (22–23 March)
Neighborhood (Hong Kong, #21) × Last Spring (Jeju) – A fusion lunch that centered on seasonal ingredients and creative cooking. (23 March)
Ando (Hong Kong, #41) × Logy (Taipei, #26) × Florilège (Tokyo, #17) × Ta Vie (Hong Kong) × Le Du (Bangkok, #20) – A powerhouse Asian collaboration presenting precision, boldness, and innovation. (23 March)
Caprice (Hong Kong, #18) × Masque (Mumbai, #19) × A (Taipei) × Gaggan at Louis Vuitton (Bangkok, #31) – A refined cross‑cultural dining experience. (23 March)
The Chinese Library (Hong Kong) × Ensue (Shenzhen, #85) – Southern Chinese heritage reimagined for the modern table. (26 March)
More Culinary Collaborations Across the City
Beyond the official programme, Hong Kong’s vibrant dining scene will host additional chef collaborations across the city, offering visitors even more opportunities to explore the region’s diverse flavours.
Highlights include:
Yong Fu Hong Kong (Hong Kong) × Yong Fu Shanghai (Shanghai) × Selection by Du (Shanghai) × Jade Dragon (Macau) – A two‑night celebration of Chinese regional cuisines, from Ningbo to Chaoshan to modern Cantonese. (23–24 March)
Leela (Hong Kong) × Au Jardin (Penang) × Keng Eng Kee (Singapore) × Dragons’ Den (Hong Kong) – A vibrant lunch blending Indian, Cantonese, Malaysian, and Singaporean zi char traditions. (22 March)
Leela (Hong Kong) × Sōma (Bangkok) – An aromatic eight‑course exploration of spice and flavour over two nights. (23–24 March)
Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco (Hong Kong) × Côte by Mauro Colagreco (Bangkok) – With a special appearance from the world‑renowned chef himself, this collaboration spotlights contemporary European cooking through global influences. (26–27 March)
A Culinary Destination Worth Travelling For
As the host city of the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2026, Hong Kong will welcome some of the most influential chefs and restaurants from across Asia for a week of exceptional culinary experiences. From exclusive chef collaborations to limited-time menus across the city, the celebration offers Malaysian travellers and food enthusiasts a unique opportunity to discover Hong Kong’s vibrant dining scene while experiencing the creativity and diversity of Asia’s finest culinary talents in one destination.
